The NSW Energy Minister Chris Hartcher has announced that 139 new apprentices will start training next year across the NSW electricity network.

 

The new recruits will start work with the State’s three electricity network business – Ausgrid, Endeavour and Essential Energy as apprentice line workers, cable jointers and substation technicians.

 

Mr Hartcher said the three network businesses were now recruiting for the new roles which included applications, exams, and interviews to help select the brightest bunch of new trainees.

 

“These new recruits will learn their trade as they work, ensuring they stay safe while maintaining a reliable and efficient electricity network for the people of NSW,” Mr Hartcher said. “They will become the next generation of frontline workers, learning from some of the best and most experienced power workers in the country.

 

“More than half of these new apprentices will be based in regional and rural NSW, helping to support local communities and local economies.”

 

The apprentice class of 2013 will learn their trade in both the classroom and on the job training throughout NSW.

 

 

Mr Hartcher said that the three electricity networks expected to employ a total of 1,200 graduating apprentices over the next four years.